Application of short leg cast in Nebraska
Below is what hospitals in Nebraska charge if you pay cash, and the typical rate insurers negotiated.
Cash prices at 7 hospitals in Nebraska run from $148 to $590. The typical hospital charges $197. Where a hospital sits on this scale matters more than the number alone:
typical: $197
Cheaper than most hospitalsPricier than most hospitals
7 hospitals. Sort by: Cash price ▲ · Negotiated median · Gross charge · Negotiated low
What these numbers mean.
Cash price is what the hospital lists for patients paying out of pocket.
Negotiated median is the middle of what insurance companies actually agreed to pay.
Gross charge is the sticker price — almost nobody pays it.
What you will actually pay is usually different from both numbers:
with insurance, your deductible, copay, or coinsurance decides what you owe —
the negotiated rate is what the insurer pays, not your bill.
A single line item may not be the whole cost: physician, anesthesia, pathology,
and facility fees can be billed separately.
Prices vary by hospital and change over time; always confirm with the hospital before you go.
| Hospital | Cash price | Where it sits | Insurance pays (typical) | Gross charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regional West Garden County Hospital NE · Price file November 8, 2025 | $148Insurance typically pays $161Sticker price $168 | Lowest price of any hospital | $161 | $168 |
| Tri Valley Health System NE · Price file October 2, 2026 | $162Insurance typically pays $87Sticker price $180 | Cheaper than 83% of hospitals | $87 | $180 |
| Memorial Hospital NE · Price file July 15, 2026 | $164Insurance typically pays $52Sticker price $164 | Cheaper than 67% of hospitals | $52 | $164 |
| Kearney Regional Medical Center NE · Price file July 17, 2025 | $197Insurance typically pays $246Sticker price $282 | Cheaper than 50% of hospitals | $246 | $282 |
| Mary Lanning Healthcare NE · Price file October 14, 2026 | $311Insurance typically pays $82Sticker price $346 | Pricier than 67% of hospitals | $82 | $346 |
| Cherry County Hospital NE · Price file May 26, 2026 | $354Insurance typically pays $112Sticker price $354 | Pricier than 83% of hospitals | $112 | $354 |
| Regional West Medical Center NE · Price file September 30, 2026 | $590Insurance typically pays $570Sticker price $670 | Highest price of any hospital | $570 | $670 |
Procedure code 29405. Prices are from each hospital's own published price file — see methodology.